I assume you’re in the UK (or the wqtxh looks like it at least originated in the UK with those hallmarks)
Problem with watches like this is that they’re sized to a set wrist size. Can’t add to lengthen. Can’t shorten or end won’t match with buckle.
Also 9kt. This was sold in commonwealth countries, but rest of the world not seen as real gold. 10kt is the minimum.
Buy a cheap digital scale and get a weight. Figure out scrap gold value and add 20% as it’s still useable. Ask for scrap + 20% for the possible quick sale
Case and bracelet are both hallmarked for 9ct, with the case being London 1972 and the bracelet being 1973.
Do you have the papers showing the 68 date?
Yes I have the original London Jewellers receipt dated 30.10.1968
And the serial number matches the serial number on the movement? The serial number charts are just approximations but it’s impossible for a hallmark to be several years out.
It's a nice thing and worth 4 figures but I think you'll be lucky to get much above the full spot gold price. As noted above, based on the date discrepancy the papers you have are clearly for a different watch since the watch was made 5 years later than 1968 and these fixed bracelet 1970s presentation or dress watches just don't make a much if any premium at present. Particularly as Don says in 9K which has less acceptance world wide than higher purities. You already know the net weight since I see a photo above with the movement and dial removed. Weigh the case in grams, multiply that number by £29 and you'll have a selling price. I can't see anyone offering much of a bump over that. Indeed a gold buyer would be 10-20% lower.
From experience of handling these, I suspect you are looking at circa 40-45g net so £1,150 - £1,300 would be my starting point.
If it belonged to my father I wouldn’t sell it either.
Do the papers list the serial number - 32,635677?
What other numbers are on the paperwork?
I do not understand the 2 year date discrepancy. I was 14 years old and with my father when we bought it in London as his Birthday Present on 30.10.1968. It never left his possession until he died in 1996 and in my safe since then. The serial number on the Omega database says it should be a 1970 watch. One of life's mysteries. One thing for sure it will stay where it is and not sold for scrap value. On weight you are correct at 40g without movement. Cheers
The year discrepancy is greater than you suggest. The 2 London year hallmark letters on the case and bracelet are for 1972 and 1973 respectively. It is normal that the movement is slightly older than the case with a locally cased model so a ~1971 date there makes sense. It is inescapable here that the watch isn't as old as you think and certainly not from 1968. Memories play tricks. Perhaps this one was purchased in the mid '70s to replace an earlier one which was lost or damaged.
Youare a genius and correct. I remember now. I just looked in his old box and found it the other watch and it works. That means no paperwork for the Geneve sadly so 1972 it is.
